Healthcare in Brooklyn, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.4%

7.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.0%

0.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.2%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.2%

2.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.3%

Arthritis

29.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.0%

Loneliness

33.5%

Lack of Support

25.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.2%

Mobility

15.2%

Cognitive

15.8%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

9.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.8 mi

Grinnell Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Grinnell Regional Medical Center13.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Compass Memorial Healthcare19.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mercyone Newton Medical Center30.7 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Keokuk County Health Center31.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Pella Regional Health Center31.7 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓

Brooklyn has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.